The ying/yang of zinc and copper
On my most recent labs my copper was low so I have increased it to 4mg. Last time my zinc was low so I increased it to 100mg. So right now I am taking 100 mg zinc in my lunch batch and 4 mg copper in my 7:00PM batch.
I can always tell when my zinc is low cause I will break out in little bumps on my neck and/or zits on my face. It takes a couple on weeks of increased zinc to get rid of them. There's no physical sign for low copper - just rely on my bi- annual labs. Don't want to have to keep increasing amounts forever!
I have read that the two have a weird relationship and you should separate them (and also keep them away from calcium.) Someone said they take theirs on separate days, so every other day. This sounds doable but then I guess I would have to double or at least increase my amounts on those days??? Any thoughts?
Thanks a bunch, Jenny
Okay – so let’s talk timing.
Some important ground rules: Calcium, magnesium, Vitamins A, D, E, K, and Boron all like to play well together – and in fact, help boost absorption of one another.
Zinc should be stand-alone.
Copper probably should be stand-alone. It’s okay with the iron – but there are conflicting reports that they could be problematic. If it’s working for you, fine. Of course, after your infusion, you won’t need the oral iron.
Do not take copper supplements and zinc supplements at the same time. It is best to take your copper supplement 2 hours after zinc supplements, to get the full benefit of each.
I am going to start taking my zinc by itself. I am currently only taking copper three times a week. My copper is high and my zinc in low right now.
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Kayla, can you dumb this down for me. Are you saying that if your taking a lot of A and E that you wouldn't be able to absorb the K at the same time?